Experts Reviews · Company report
Ember and Stone Hair Studios logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%92+28.3Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Ember and Stone Hair Studios

Edinburg, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #20Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 101 hair salons · 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other hair salons (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than 96% of hair salons.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than 92% of hair salons.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than —% of hair salons.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than —% of hair salons.–
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ember and Stone Hair Studios is better than —% of hair salons.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ember and Stone Hair Studios for 8 kinds of job.

Ember and Stone Hair Studios for curly hair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$140–160
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$30–$58
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#8 / 26

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Curly hair”

Sonia8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Leah is the best . She is my fountain of youth every time I go in there I got my grays all out and she just makes me feel youthful once I walk out the vibe is vibing . My hair looks amazing and I get a lot of compliments on it so I know that she did Her magic on me. I definitely recommend Leah.

HairstylingBlowdryCurly hair
Klarissa3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Needed a last minute curly cut and they happened to have an opening. I had the best experience and I love my curly cut! Leah did an amazing job! Highly recommend and so convenient being located in Edinburg

Curly hair
Jose4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

First time getting my hair cut but a stylist and not a barber. The upgrade in technique was VERY obvious. Hair stylist was very nice and knowledgeable. She took her time and did amazing with reshaping my hair. The environment and vibes of the salon were amazing. Overall loved the place and experience. 10/10 would recommend and will be going again.

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Susie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Great service as always and great stylist highly recommend Leah! I have curly hair and she always takes very good care of my hair and my haircuts. Highly recommend her services!

Bang trimHaircutHairstyling
Alexa5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Elisa is absolutely amazing! She’s been my go-to hairstylist for root retouches, haircuts, and treatments, and she delivers perfect results every single time. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she’s also one of the nicest, most easy-going people you could ever meet. Her flexibility with scheduling is such a…

BlowoutsHair straighteningHaircut
JohanaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The best hairstylist! I look forward to every appointment because I know I will love the results. Besides being a kind and sweet person, Leah is such a master of her craft and an expert with curly hair!

Customer photo from Johana's review
Paid $140–160HaircutCurly hair
Suely6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I CANNOT say enough great things about Elisa and Leah. They are both talented, professional, and truly care about their clients. Elisa takes her time to understand what you’re looking for and delivers flawless results every time. Leah’s input and thoughtful suggestions always help bring the final look together…

Paid $140–160BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
Ashley2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Thank you Ember and Stone Hair Studios for unlocking my hair’s loveliest potential!! This was my first time diffusing my hair and I am in love! I never would’ve thought my hair could look or feel this amazing! My hair has a combination of different patterns and Leah knew exactly how to approach my haircut. Leah and…

HaircutCurly hair

Price

$146+150% vs typical hair salons

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut58$27–$53
Hair coloring29$101–$214
Blowouts23$41–$109
Balayage15$190–$426
Hairstyling14$27–$66
Blowdry14—
Bang trim9—
Hair highlighting9$123–$214

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